Whenever I'm up close to this building in person, it just feels so weird--it almost looks like it's CGI, or some kind of extra-dimensional monolith. It's like a supermodel that isn't very photogenic, but still manages to look decent in photographs due to overwhelming beauty. Pictures really don't do this building justice, though. I literally can't believe I'm looking at a real-world object when I see the new 1WTC with my own eyes.

That's how I feel too!! It's so huge and so tall, it just doesn't feel real. But it is! It's a lot to absorb, literally and figuratively.

Also, ty to the ones who got back to me re: the NJ memorial. Much appreciated!

Well.its still early yet. Perhaps they'll pick another (the last?) section and get it bolted into place before the day is out. Be nice if someone could get some close up shots of the progress as its happening.